AustinRegulators opened a probe into 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs a day after launch.
Tesla shares fell more than 6%, and the same rule governs every robotaxi rival.
Tesla self-certified the Cybercab, which has no steering wheel or pedals, against standards written for cars that have them.
The road-safety agency’s audit could force a court fight over whether that certification holds.
How each outlet framed it
drawn from 250+ reports worldwide
- New York Post leans critical
- highlights NHTSA probe into Tesla's self-certification process; Cybercab lacks conventional controls, Tesla stock fell 6%
- The Independent leans critical
- emphasizes regulatory probe launched one day after Musk's launch; notes Tesla self-certified despite agency uncertainty on compliance
- Investing.com leans favorable
Sources: New York Post, The Independent, Investing.com